Baseball Shots Of The Week – July 22, 2013

Clay Buchholz receiverd encouraging news from Dr. James Andrews. Andrews told him there is nothing significantly wrong with his right shoulder or neck.

St Louis Cardinals (59-37)

Expect Yadier Molina to get some MVP buzz as the season burns down. (Photo by Steve Mitchell/Getty Images)

Cardinals placed outfielder Matt Hollday on the 15-day disabled list.

Tampa Bay Rays (58-41)

Tampa Bay continues to be rumored with a few hitters as well, though the fits are few and far between. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Rays pitcher Matt Moore shutout the Red Sox 3-0 on Monday as the Rays inch up the AL East standings.

Oakland Athletics (57-41)

Yoenis Cespedes put on a show in the Home Run Derby. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Looks like the show Cespedes put on in the Home Run Derby might have hurt him in the long run. Yoenis Cespedes has not played in a game since as he is suffering from a sore left wrist.

Pittsburgh Pirates (57-39)

It would be surprising if the Pirates don't try adding a bat before the deadline. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli graced the cover of Sports Illustrated last week. It is the first time a Pirate has appeared on the cover since 1992.

Baltimore Orioles (56-43)

The O's latest promotion, Henry Urrutia, is a bit of an unknown. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold is out for the remainder of the season after learning the bones in his neck didn't fuse together after his last neck surgery and will have to have another one to fix the problem.

Atlanta Braves (55-43)

Atlanta has some rotation issues to sort out. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Braves starting pitcher Paul Maholm went back to Atlanta on Sunday to have his sprained left wrist examined.

Cincinnati Reds (55-43)

Shin-Soo Choo started the second half with a .425 on-base percentage. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Homer Bailey struck out 12 Pirates on Sunday, but the Reds were unable to capitalize on the strong performance losing to Pittsburgh 3-2.

Texas Rangers (54-44)

The Rangers don't seem willing to part with Martin Perez. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

The Texas Rangers inducted catcher Ivan Rodriguez into the Rangers Hall of Fame.

Detroit Tigers (53-44)

Look for the Tigers to pursue some bullpen help before the deadline. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Miguel Cabrera left Monday's game against the White Sox with a sore left hip flexor and is day to day.

New York Yankees (52-46)

Mariano Rivera received a fitting send-away at the All-Star Game. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Derek Jeter is looking to get back on the field this weekend and is making progress by taking batting practice and fielding ground balls on Monday.

The Indians are optimistic that Corey Kluber will make his next scheduled start after he left his last start with left hip and hamstring tightness.

Arizona Diamondbacks (51-47)

Arizona released Eric Hinske, whose career seems to be at its end. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

The Diamondbacks' Eric Chavez continues to improve on his ailing hip and the D-backs think he can play, but the club will remain cautious so he doesn't injure it again.

Los Angeles Dodgers (50-47)

As bad as Brandon League has pitched, J.P. Howell looks like a savvy addition. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, sprained his left ankle over the weekend and will likely miss all three games in Toronto. The team will now have to make a decision on whether to return him to the disabled list.

Washington Nationals (48-50)

If Kurt Suzuki keeps playing like he has, will the Nationals exercise his $8.5 million club option? (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Nationals stranded 12 runners on base against the Dodgers and lost 3-1 in 10 innings.